
John Schaus is a senior fellow in the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he focuses on defense industry and Asia security challenges. His research areas include Asia-Pacific security issues and U.S. defense policy and industry, and he presents CSIS’s flagship presentation on future trends, “Seven Revolutions: Scanning the Horizon Out to the Year 2035 and Beyond.” Prior to rejoining CSIS in July 2014, he worked in the Office of Asian and Pacific Security Affairs (APSA) within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. His responsibilities there included day-to-day management of the U.S.-China military relationship; as special assistant to the assistant secretary of APSA, he coordinated work product and policy priorities for an office of 100, crossing two geographic combatant commands and including five U.S. allies. His most recent previous position was as regional policy adviser to the assistant secretary for APSA, where he oversaw Defense Department participation and represented the department in Asian multilateral defense organizations, as well as ensuring actions, budget, messaging, and planning aligned with broader U.S. efforts, in particular with the rebalance to the Asia Pacific. Prior to working in the Pentagon, Mr. Schaus served as executive officer to the president and CEO of CSIS for five years. He received a B.A. from St. John’s University in Minnesota, and an M.P.P. from the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
In the News
「紛争抑止の力強いメッセージ」 ハワイ沖、世界最大規模の海上演習
John Schaus in Asahi Shimbun — July 31, 2022
You Go to War with the Watercraft You Have
Chris Bernotavicius , Danielle Ngo , and John Schaus in War On The Rocks — July 26, 2022
To Win Over India, Washington Needs to Embrace Its Demands for Independence
John Schaus in Morning Consult — April 5, 2022
How Far Is the West Prepared to Go for Ukraine?
John Schaus in The New Yorker — April 1, 2022
Can the U.S. and NATO provide Ukraine with enough weapons?
John Schaus in NBC News — March 31, 2022
Can the U.S. and NATO provide Ukraine with enough weapons?
John Schaus in NBC News — March 31, 2022
Why is Russia’s military regrouping and can Ukraine forces disrupt them?
John Schaus in The Guardian — March 30, 2022
India and US are close strategic partners
John Schaus in India Times Now — September 24, 2021
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Understanding Washington

Decisionmaking at the Speed of the Digital Era
Brief by John Schaus and Laura Bocek — August 16, 2022

Biden’s Taiwan Position Is Not an Accident
Critical Questions by John Schaus — May 27, 2022

Navigating Emerging Technology and Evolving Threats in the U.S.-Australia Alliance
Brief by John Schaus and Carolina G. Ramos — April 21, 2022

Saint Javelin of Limited Supply
Commentary by John Schaus — March 28, 2022

Early Lessons for the United States from Russia’s Second Ukraine Invasion
Commentary by John Schaus — March 4, 2022

Five Opportunities for the U.S.-Australia Alliance to Lead
Report by John Schaus and Michael Shoebridge — September 15, 2021

Moving Beyond “China, China, China” in the Indo-Pacific
Critical Questions by John Schaus — February 12, 2021

What Is the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement, and Why Does It Matter?
Critical Questions by John Schaus — February 12, 2020

Oil Markets, Oil Attacks, and the Strategic Straits
Commentary by John Schaus and Andrew J. Stanley — July 19, 2019
